Is Mr. Burston so blind and oblivious to the true intent of Hamas and the Palestinians? Should land that is is the birthright of every Israeli be given to a so-called Palestinian nation that has many terrorists and wants to destroy every Jew everywhere. With the whole world on the side of the Palestinians there is no gain and nothing to be accomplished by the actions of Ariel Sharon. Israel will ultimatelly stand alone and have to fight for her right to exist. Why give land to your enemies?

If Israel shows greater flexibility, it can still influence the post-nuclear deal agenda ; If Israel digs in its heels, it will increasingly become a liability rather than a strategic asset to the U.S.

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